Tower block residents who have been left to foot a £2million bill for new cladding in the wake of the Grenfell tragedy say they have been given “no support at all”.

Resident living in the Citiscape towers, on Drummond Road, say they will have to fork out a staggering £30,000 each for new safe cladding after it was revealed the old material could not “resist the spread of fire”.

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“We’re having to pay for the shortfalls of this building which could have been sorted out in the first place.

“I don’t see how people will actually afford it. Residents should not have to foot the bill.

“There is certainly a lot of noise but I don’t see what is being done. Nothing at all is being done.

“I would welcome any help if someone reached out.

“I don’t see anything changing unless the government steps in.”

When asked what has been done to help residents Croydon Council responded that it has written to government asking them to clarify “where the council’s responsibilities lie” in relation to helping the residents of the block.

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The council has also pleaded for more money to review fire safety in the borough.

A council spokesman said the letter has not yet been answered.

Conservative councillor Lyne Hale has criticised the lack of action.

She said: "The [Labour-run council] claims to have given those living there legal support and help with the tribunal, but residents tell us they've done nothing of the kind.

"They've had no formal engagement with Croydon Council.

"This an appalling way to treat residents at such a terrible time for them all.

"Croydon Labour could have done lots to help these residents, instead they are using it to raise their profile in the media, politicising instead of supporting.

"It's a truly shameful way to behave."

Management of the building, First Port, has said it is also seeking clarity from the government as it works to keep residents safe.

A First Port spokesperson said: “We are working hard to ensure residents are safe and supported during what we know is a challenging time. We recognise that the potential costs are significant and are committed to minimising them, while putting residents’ safety first.

“As the property manager, we are discharging our responsibilities under the leasehold agreements and working with residents as closely as possible to find a solution to this very complex situation.

“The Government has pledged to offer support to owners and residents of high-rise buildings. However, given the pressing need to undertake these essential safety works and the potential costs to leaseholders, we and others in the property industry welcome any clarity the Government can provide on what support will be made available.”

The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) claimed it had not denied any requests for funding for councils, though Croydon Council has repeatedly asked for funding to fit sprinklers in its properties - with no Government funding yet forthcoming.

A spokesman for the MHCLG said: “Building owners are responsible for ensuring their buildings are safe for residents and we expect them to fund fire safety measures.

“But councils should contact MHCLG to discuss their position if they have any concerns about funding essential fire safety works.

“Ministers have been clear we will consider financial flexibilities for councils who need to undertake essential fire safety work to make a building safe.